PECB Certified Course: NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer

Plan and implement a cybersecurity programme aligned with NIS 2 requirements.

This advanced implementation course develops the ability to translate NIS 2 requirements into an organizational cybersecurity programme. It connects governance and responsibilities with asset and risk management, controls, incident and crisis management, communication, awareness, testing, monitoring and continual improvement.

Course at a glance

• Provider and awarding body: PECB.
• Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
• Language: English.
• Level: Lead Implementer.
• Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.

What this course includes

• More than 400 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
• The first examination attempt and one free retake.
• The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
• A course-completion attestation worth 31 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.

What you will learn

After completing the course, the learner should be able to:

• interpret NIS 2 concepts and requirements;
• plan implementation of an aligned cybersecurity programme;
• apply governance, risk, control and incident-management practices;
• test, monitor and continually improve the programme.

Who this course is for

• Cybersecurity professionals implementing NIS 2 requirements.
• IT managers strengthening the resilience of critical systems.
• Government and regulatory personnel involved in directive enforcement.
• Consultants supporting NIS 2 compliance programmes.

Prerequisites: PECB expects a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity.

Course outline

• Introduction to NIS 2 Directive and initiation of the NIS 2 Directive implementation
• Analysis of NIS 2 Directive compliance program, asset management, and risk management
• Cybersecurity controls, incident management, and crisis management
• Communication, testing, monitoring, and continual improvement in cybersecurity
• Certification exam

Exam and credential pathway

The exam covers NIS 2 concepts, implementation planning, cybersecurity roles, risk and controls, incident and crisis management, communication, testing and monitoring.

Passing the examination enables an application to the applicable PECB NIS 2 Implementer designation. Higher designations require the specified professional and cybersecurity project experience, in addition to application and ethics requirements.

Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.

For official course details, see the PECB NIS 2 Directive Lead Implementer page.

Access and activation

The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.

Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.

Continue your learning path

• NIS 2 Directive Foundation

Explore NIS 2 — Cybersecurity requirements courses to see the available options.

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